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Ahmedabad Plans India’s First 16-Storey Multimodal Railway Station

The hub is slated to anchor the Japan-supported MumbaiAhmedabad high-speed corridor.

Overview

  • The complex is planned above Western Railway platforms 10–12 with a direct connection to Kalupur Metro to streamline transfers.
  • Design provisions accommodate Shinkansen-style trains capable of 320 km/h, with reports indicating a sub-three-hour MumbaiAhmedabad journey.
  • Architectural elements will reference Gujarat’s culture, including a kite-inspired roof and Sidi Saiyyed jaali motif, with retail, offices and passenger amenities envisioned.
  • Railway officials say the station is being designed for future passenger growth and that nearby roads and public transport will be upgraded.
  • Times Now reports a July 2027 completion target, which remains provisional pending official confirmation.